CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. Disconnect the machine from the power source before performing any maintenance.
Fig. 1 | Fig. 2 |
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Shuttle keepers
Shuttle
Shuttle race cover
Bobbin case
Shuttle area
Fig. 3 | Fig. 4 |
Fig. 5 | Fig. 6 |
NEEDLES
The Simplicity sewing machine uses standard sewing machine needles (15x1). The size and type of your needle should be compatible with the fabric (see page 15). Change the needle often – after every other project is a good habit. Bent or dull needles will cause skipped stitches and thread breakage.
To change the needle, loosen the needle clamp screw [Fig. 1]. Remove the needle by pulling it downward [Fig. 2]. Insert the new needle by pushing it up into the shaft as far as it will go with the flat side toward the back of the machine. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
CLEANING FEED TEETH and SHUTTLE AREA
Raise the needle to its highest position. Remove both the needle plate screws and the needle plate [Fig. 3]. Remove the bobbin case from the shuttle. Push aside the two shuttle keepers and remove the shuttle race cover and shuttle. Clean the feed teeth and shuttle area with a lint brush [Fig. 4]. Turn the hand wheel until you see the race forming a half moon as pictured [Fig. 5]. Holding the shuttle by its center pin, place it on top of the race so that it forms a half moon on the top side [Fig. 6]. Place the shuttle race cover over the shuttle and race. Snap the shuttle keepers back into position. Replace bobbin case. Replace the needle plate and screws.
CHANGING the LIGHT BULB
Open the left side face cover. Turn the light bulb clockwise to unscrew and remove the bulb. Install a new bulb by turning it counter clockwise to screw it in place [Fig. 7]. Use a 15W (max.)
OILING
Put
Run the machine unthreaded for
Fig. 7 | Fig. 8 |
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